The Forbidden Dance
1990, English. Directed by Greydon Clark.
LAMBADA...If it got any hotter, it wouldn't be dancing!
A princess in the Amazon rain forests tries to fight a conglomerate threatening the forests by going to Los Angeles. There she links up with a rich kid who tells her that she must get on television to succeed with her mission. Quick as a wink, the two come up with the idea of winning a lambada dance contest.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 16 March 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Platt, Roy Langsdon, Menahem Golan
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The Forbidden Dance: quick answers
Is The Forbidden Dance worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Forbidden Dance?
The Forbidden Dance runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Forbidden Dance have a post-credits scene?
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The Forbidden Dance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Forbidden Dance on?
The Forbidden Dance isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Forbidden Dance?
If you liked The Forbidden Dance, try Step Up All In, Step Up 3D, Burlesque.
Who directed The Forbidden Dance?
The Forbidden Dance (1990) was directed by Greydon Clark and stars Laura Harring, Jeff James, Ángela Moya.